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What are the options for a long-term retirement visa in Thailand for a 73-year-old expat?

Retirement Visa Non O Visa Non OA Visa Health Insurance Thai Immigration Long-term Residency Expat Life in Thailand Visa Extension Bank Account Requirements

Oct 3, 2024

2 years ago

Liam ********

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Currently resident of Philippines. Planning to go to Manila Thailand Embassy for retirement visa - 73 yo, retired. Any recommendations for long term resident visa? We have health insurance from Cigna

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A 73-year-old individual currently residing in the Philippines seeks advice on obtaining a retirement visa from the Thai Embassy in Manila and inquires about long-term resident visa options. The conversation reveals that the Non O visa allows for a 90-day stay that can be extended in Thailand with a bank deposit of 800,000 THB, whereas the Non OA visa provides one year of residency but requires health insurance from registered providers. Alternative methods are discussed, including tourist visas manageable through agents, although concerns regarding agent reputability are raised.

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SJ *******

First thing is you said we…dont ever bring a partner to Thailand.

2 years ago

Liam ********

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Sorry? What are you referring to? My wife?

2 years ago

SJ *******

@Liam *******

yes thats like carting coal to Newcastle.

2 years ago

Liam ********

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@SJ ******

okay I understand your message. Thanks

2 years ago

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Liam ********

Frank **********

Reputable Agent? Most of them bribe immigration officers.

2 years ago

Dieter *******

You also can go to Thailand as a tourist, take an agent and need either an insurance nor the 800,000k.

For the Immigration you will have a VIP status, because the agent will give them an "appreciation payment". The agent will also open bank account at Bangkok Bank.

Available since many, many years. Especially in Pattaya widespread. 😁👍

2 years ago

Michael *******

Reputable and agent dont fit into the same sentence they will just spread a little happiness around and bobs your uncle - all of the same ilk…..good luck

2 years ago

Liam ********

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How to identify a reputable agent? What are the costs involved? Thanks.

2 years ago

Dieter *******

@Liam *******

This one in business since 18 years

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Good reputation. Hundreds of falangs.

Send an inquiry.

Or this one I also know

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2 years ago

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Dieter *******

Stuart *********

Non O visa (90 days and extend in country if you have the 800k in a Thai bank) does not require insurance.

Non OA (one year from issue) gets you 365 days on entry but you need insurance and if you extend it in country you need insurance from one of the registered providers.

2 years ago

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Stuart *********

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